Caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug in the world, and athletes frequently use it as an ergogenic aid. It improves performance and endurance during prolonged, exhaustive exercise. To a lesser… (More)

Methods of preventing and treating knee injuries have changed with the rapid development and refinement of knee braces. Prophylactic knee braces are designed to protect uninjured knees from valgus… (More)

Disorders of the patellofemoral joint are common in recreational and competitive athletes. The pathophysiology of these disorders is unclear but may be related to malalignment of the patella and… (More)

Functional knee braces (FKBs) have become a popular adjunct to managing ACL injuries (1). Since their introduction, functional braces have gained wide acceptance for use on ACL-deficient knees and… (More)

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an increasing public health concern, in part because of lack of awareness among patients and physicians. Nonpenetrating trauma to the legs may be an under-recognized… (More)